Now what? Anna asked while Etheera stood perfectly still, staring at the wraith that was filling the parking lot, teeth bared and eyes burning with desire to kill. The entire place was littered with energy so the only thing they could do was fight—or run. Their energy didn’t work against it and they didn’t have the Asi sword, so their chances were looking rather bleak.
We run, Etheera replied, taking a deep breath. The wraith let out a deafening roar and crouched down, preparing for a jump. Just before it pounced on them, something just as big slammed into its side, forcing it into the side of the motel building. The front porch caved in under their weight and the walls fell inward, raising a flurry of dust.
Anna stared in shock until Etheera shook off their stupor, taking a step toward
